Category : Local

Derbyshire factory fined £16k after 18-year-old becomes entangled in machine

The Health and Safety Executive says the young employee was 'deburring' by hand without using a protective appliance

'I made a mistake' says Derby councillor banned from Sainsbury's

He says he made an error with the self-scanning checkout

University of Derby lecturers to strike before Christmas as redundancy threat looms

'We will be preparing for strike action to protect members' jobs'

'Is this appropriate?': Councillors slam 'cash cow' traffic camera on one of Derby's busiest routes

'As it stands, this feels like a cash cow designed to catch out legitimate drivers making honest mistakes'

Metal recycling firm with two Derbyshire sites enters liquidation as 650 jobs at risk

The company, which operates 27 sites across the UK, is expected to begin winding down as soon as Tuesday

Star-studded Y Not Festival 2026 lineup revealed as tickets go on sale in days

Some big names have been confirmed for the Derbyshire festival in 2026

More fears Derby street is becoming 'HMO Road' as decision slammed

Permission was granted despite more than 50 objections to the council

Derby's 'good record' at fixing potholes could stretch into the county, says transport leader

Local Government Reorganisation could see major changes to how repairs are carried out

Major Derbyshire route to close amid 'essential' works on diseased trees

It follows a huge project that closed the nearby A6 and saw more than 100 trees removed last week

Derby mum opens up on moment son Jamie Simpson was killed in robbery

'My husband fell to the floor and I think my body just went into shock'

Swerving Range Rover smashes into car with baby inside in Derbyshire

The police received several 999 calls

Council limits opening hours of new Derby pub after concerns raised

Staff will have to call last orders earlier than requested

'Forgotten' Derby job centre could be transformed under new plans

The team behind the project have earmarked it for a 'high-end' development

Derbyshire's best Christmas markets - from Chatsworth House to Derby's market hall

Festive markets will take place all across the county

Minor reduction in Peak District second homes following double tax - but some are just becoming holiday lets

Derbyshire Dales District Council has been taxing second home owners double in tax, raising around £1.8 million extra